This full color book is a compilation of art activities to inspire students to communicate through visual arts and to explore their artistic interests and ability. The book focuses on directed skill-development in drawing, painting, and printmaking while encouraging students to experiment with their own techniques and ideas. The activities use simple materials and techniques. The book contains 80 pages and includes the following support for the teacher:nn- step-by-step pictorial instructionsn- ideas for inspiring studentsn- examples of finished artworkn- response questions for student analysis and appraisaln- variations to provoke invention upon each activityn- cross-curricular activitiesn- display suggestionsnnClassroom art can be used by any teacher, regardless of training, to encourage imagination, stimulate the ability to solve problems, and develop students ability to work within set parameters.